Bookish Rambles

We went on a biiiig ramble today but talked about the different ways people plan (or don't) their novels. And how those sorts of ways also impact how we view art, and people, and how progress is made on and off the page.socials:holly.eondaisyinkbooks

Sorry if you saw the mis-titled version! This is an episode where we spoke about our bookshop planssocials:holly.eondaisyinkbooks

This episode is all about the differences between handwriting, typing, or doing whatever kind of writing works best for your productivity! It was interesting to think back on our lives and how we used to write compared to now - with our writing software that we didn't have any concept of as kids - and to just generally think about how writing as a skill differs between mediumssocials:holly.eondaisyinkbooks

This episode we talked about one of the classics: 'Jane Eyre'. Specifically, we touch on the representation of Jane and Bertha, the way in which our family circumstances dictate our experiences with life, and a little bit about AI slop plaguing the internet.socials:holly.eondaisyinkbooks

This episode is all about #bookmarketing and how to not only promote your books, but also YOU, the author. The topic is one we've both struggled with in the various stages of publishing our books, and in trying out all the different platforms out there, but we did our best to give some advice and talk through our experiences. xoxo rambles girlsSocials:holly.eondaisyinkbooks

In this episode, we chatted with the author of 'Venus Fly Trap', Emma Medrano. Her books is a descent into obsession with queer characters, autism rep that shows the messy truth of the disability, and a story that has more twists than you are prepared for. Also! We spoke for a bit about what it is to be a trad-pubbed author, and how sometimes the road to success isn't a linear one.Socials:holly.eondaisyinkbooksemmawroteabookhttps://patreon.com/BookishRambles?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

In this episode, we talk all about feedback and rejection - how to know whether it is a sign to change your work, go back to the drawing board, and what it means about you as a writer.Socials:holly.eondaisyinkbookshttps://patreon.com/BookishRambles?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

In this episode, which was livestreamed, we talked all things Jurassic and about the most famous, unethical wildlife park in the literary world. This upload officially counts as episode one and episodes will be weekly from here!

For the final episode of Season Two, we looked back on the first year of the podcast, on writing, and also looking ahead to the plans we have for the future. We've done a lot of things that we're proud of, and have come a long way from where we were when we began this podcast. Thanks to you all for a lovely two seasons to start off with. And if you know why the name of this episode is what it is, Holly loves you. :)Socials:holly.eondaisyinkbooks

This episode we talked about two books, one a retelling of the other! 'The Island of Dr Moreau' by H.G. Wells and 'The Daughter of Doctor Moreau' by Silvia Moreno Garcia. We talk about the ethics of mad science and the way in which a modern retelling can transform old but brilliant material for modern audiences.Socials:holly.eondaisyinkbooks

This week, we talked about things that we would really love for ourselves as writers. The conversation touched on things like the value of money, and the things that you can buy with it, as well as going over some of the fantasies that many authors will share.Socials:holly.eondaisyinkbooks

This week we read and chatted about a classic, which also happens to be an all-time favourite of one of our hosts! This discussion took us along the themes of autonomy and progression in women's healthcare, writers of classic literature and the benefits of reading classics, as well as the usual chicanery.socials:holly.eonbenchsssssss

In this episode we discuss the usefulness of writing degrees, as one of us actually has two of them! We talk about our experiences with writing and how our confidence levels have perhaps been impacted by our professional education in writing courses, the practicality of getting a job with a writing degree, as well as the way in which writers are deemed legitimate or not.socials:holly.eonbenchsssssss

This week we discussed 'Jamaica Inn'. One of us loved it and the other Did Not Finish it, so the discussion was a rant and also about the good aspects that it held as a piece of literature. We also went on a few rambles about cars and gave the topic for our next episode, next week.socials:holly.eonbenchsssssss

This week's episode discusses Writing Month - commonly referred to as NaNoWriMo. We took part in Camp NovelBound and discussed the projects that we chose to focus on for this month, the challenges of a writing challenge of this scale, and the way in which our writing has progressed as a result. socials:holly.eonbenchsssssss

In this episode we discuss the newest, pinkest princess at military school. The discussion takes us into topics like image and the way in which fantasy protagonists - especially women - can cater to unhealthy or dangerous beauty standards, the things we liked and didn't love about the book, and a brief mention of the publishing industry and the quality of editing in recent, popular novels, particularly in the romantasy genresocials:holly.eonbenchsssssss

This week we challenged ourselves to write a short story from the same prompt, and then read them to show how the same idea can be written differently by different writers. We then went on to discuss the issues with the publishing industry and the way in which writers doubt themselves and their unique abilities. socials:holly.eonbenchsssssss

In this episode we discussed an upcoming book 'In the Dark of the Night', a dark, gothic fantasy about demon hunting. This was a super fun discussion!socials:holly.eonbenchssssssswie-welcome.carrd.co

We had guest author Colleen Conklin on this week, for her book launching today (Sep 16th)socialsholly.eonbenchssssssscolleenmwerner

Welcome to season 2! This season we start off with our co-host Rebecca and her book that's released today!Buy Here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heartbeats-Air-Rebecca-Kelly-ebook/dp/B0FHFDDV6P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=S1ARUZ2WWG6X&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SHbx81dbEmvx-lOjb_U_OntX6uxDYGCiNv_4VDF3oJehxj8skhQc9Mw2Hz8DX5Ph.NaU3gisE5Cv14LPjzxmsC4rHdGTh0KHFkxVtxFjXkq0&dib_tag=se&keywords=heartbeats+on+air&qid=1756975844&sprefix=heartbeats+on+air%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1#podcast #writing #publishing socials:holly.eonbenchsssssss

This week we discuss the books that we've read over the last couple of months outside of the podcast. And with that, we end season one!socials:holly.eonbenchsssssss

This week we discuss the different avenues of publishing books - as two people who plan to publish differentlysocials:holly.eonbenchsssssss

This week we discuss Rebecca by Daphne Du Mauriersocials:holly.eonbenchsssssss

This week we talk about dialogue#podcast #books #reading #writing #writingdialoguesocials:holly.eonbenchsssssss

This week we talk all about Mexican Gothic and the themes around itsocials:holly.eonbenchsssssss

On episode 7 of the Bookish Rambles Podcast, we interview and talk to the author of 'The London Leap'socials:holly.eonbenchssssssssamanthakramerwrites

This week we discuss horror as a genre, what we like about it and read out some of our horror writingsocials:holly.eonbenchsssssss

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Welcome to episode 4 where we talk about our side characters in our current writing projectssocials:holly.eonbenchsssssss

On this episode we discuss Sunrise On The Reaping!socials:holly.eonbenchsssssss

Welcome to episode 2 where we discuss our writing projects and characters.socials:holly.eonbenchsssssss

Welcome to the first episode of the Bookish Rambles Podcast! In this episode we talk about The Lamb by Lucy Rose.Socials:holly.eonbenchsssssss